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SP02 FTA

2002 MG Zs+

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,108 mi
Last recorded57,108 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zs+52,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 FTA
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,108 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 57,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,947 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 36,944 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,986 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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SP02 FTA is a 2002 MG Zs+ in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zs+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP02 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zs+ typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zs+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 FTA registered?

SP02 FTA is a 2002 MG Zs+, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is SP02 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 FTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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